Abhinav Bindra receives IOC’s highest honour for distinguished contribution to Olympic movement

Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), recognizing his contributions to the Olympic Movement. Bindra, who won India’s first individual Olympic gold in the 10m air rifle at the 2008 Beijing Games, expressed gratitude for the honour, reflecting on his two-decade Olympic journey. Beyond his athletic achievements, Bindra has served on the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2018, advocating for athletes’ rights and promoting Olympic values.